Gianfranco Ferre Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

The Spring/Summer 2011 Gianfranco Ferre collection, designed by Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi draws inspiration from jazz and from modern rhythms of the body in motion, interpreting the concepts of luxury and elegance as sensual variations on the theme of an easy, effervescent and absolute femininity.

The collection was in line with the color trends that have been featured on the New York and London runways for spring and summer 2011, yet the designs themselves transcended time and the trends du jour. The collection was elegant and Gianfranco Ferre created evening shoulder bags and clutches to match the sleek designs from the Milan Fashion Week runway.

The shoulder bags that Gianfranco Ferre featured on the Milan Fashion Week runway were small with metallic embellishments in the form of beads and small metal parts formed together to create an artistic focal point. Ferre used golden satin, black satin, black leather and white leather with chain straps to create their shoulder bag collection. The shoulder bags had shorter straps than what other designers have been showing for spring and summer 2011. Gianfranco Ferre’s shoulder bags hit at the bottom of the waist on the models as opposed to the hip length straps Fashionistas have been seeing during the New York, London and Milan shows. Gianfranco Ferre showed his shoulder bags on both daytime and evening looks; although the handbags themselves leaned towards formalwear.

Gianfranco Ferre also featured small, formal clutches on the Milan Fashion Week runway. The clutches were also embellished with beads and metal parts formed together to create intricate designs. Ferre’s clutches were formal and appropriate for black tie occasions; although they could be paired with formal dinner wear or darker, special occasion looks.